Who are the famous authors of old time horror stories?

R. L. Stine is quite famous. His 'Goosebumps' series has lots of elements of old - style kids horror. Another is Alvin Schwartz with his 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' which was full of spooky tales.

Edgar Allan Poe is a very famous one. His short stories like 'The Tell - Tale Heart' are classic horror pieces. His works often deal with themes of madness, death, and the macabre.

Edgar Allan Poe is a classic horror story author. His tales such as 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart' are still highly regarded. Another notable one is Anne Rice, known for her vampire-themed horror novels.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He created the iconic Sherlock Holmes. His stories are known for their brilliant deductions and engaging mysteries.

Bram Stoker is famous for 'Dracula'. He weaves a tale that has elements of detective work as the characters try to find and stop Dracula. Mary Shelley is also an important author with 'Frankenstein'. The story has aspects of mystery and horror where Victor tries to understand the actions of his creation. Shirley Jackson with 'The Turn of the Screw' is also a great author in this genre. The story has the governess as a sort of detective trying to solve the mystery of the hauntings.

Stephen King. While he is more known for his terrestrial horror, he has also dabbled in space - related horror. His ability to create vivid and terrifying characters and situations can be translated into the space setting, making for some truly nerve - wracking stories.

Clive Barker is a very famous author in the gore horror genre. His works, like 'The Hellbound Heart', are filled with grotesque and gory elements. He has a vivid imagination and his descriptions of the horror are quite detailed. Another is Stephen King. Although not all of his works are pure gore horror, some of his stories, such as 'Pet Sematary', have very disturbing and gory moments.

Robert Bloch is a well - regarded author of horror stories. His 'Psycho' is a classic in the horror genre. Clive Barker is another. His works like 'The Hellbound Heart' are known for their grotesque and imaginative horror. Anne Rice is also famous for her vampire - related horror stories, such as 'Interview with the Vampire', which added a new dimension to the vampire lore in horror literature.

Junji Ito is a very famous author of horror manga. His works like 'Uzumaki' and 'Tomie' are well - known for their unique and disturbing horror elements. Another is Kazuo Umezu. His horror manga often features children in spooky situations, creating a sense of unease. And Shintaro Kago is also recognized for his extreme and often grotesque horror manga works.

Edgar Allan Poe is extremely well - known. His works like 'The Black Cat' and 'The Masque of the Red Death' are full of horror elements. Then there's Stephen King. He has written so many horror novels such as 'Carrie' and 'The Shining'. Bram Stoker with 'Dracula' is another big name in horror literature.